Services

Mission, Vision, & Beliefs
Classroom Lessons: All students have bi-weekly lessons with me; these lessons are on the opposite week from their library class on their LAMPS schedule.  Lessons cover topics such as: career exploration and development, early college exposure activities, self-esteem, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, stress/anxiety/depression reduction, friendships, middle school transition, and character education.  I encourage you to talk with your student about lessons. By discussing what they have done in guidance class, lessons will be reinforced outside the classroom. 

Classroom Rules/Expectations:
Great behavior is rewarded in my classroom through positive praise, stickers, compliments, High-5s from the Puppets, treasure box and bungee chair chance, etc. In my room, the rules are:

1. Eyes forward and listen to the teacher
2. Raise your hand to talk.
3. Follow directions.
4. Be respectful.
5. Work hard and have fun!

If a child has difficulty following these rules/expectations during Guidance, the following actions will be taken: verbal redirection/warning, individual talk with Ms. Broyles outside of guidance class time, note home (this must be returned signed by their parent/guardian within one day), phone call home, and an office referral. Any behavior listed in the student-parent handbook that warrants a direct office referral (see handbook) bypasses all the above actions. A conduct grade is not given in guidance. 

Individual "Time to Talk": These sessions are conducted around my classroom guidance schedule and your child's schedule at school; due to the size of AES,  I may not get to your child immediately. I generally meet with a student 2-4 times for school-related concerns. Please remember, I am licensed as a school counselor ONLY and am not licensed to provide testing services, long-term counseling, or marriage/family therapy.  Recommendations for individual "time to talks" come from AES staff and faculty. 
AES Counseling Mission, Vision, and Beliefs

Mission: To advocate and promote the achievement of students in their academic studies, personal/social lives, and college/career development.

Vision: A school filled with learning and teaching methods designed to guide students towards becoming Tomorrow's Great Thinkers and Leaders.

Beliefs:
  1. A well-rounded character and academic education is necessary for a healthy future.
  2. My work extends beyond the walls of a school building. Every interaction should envelop the dimensions of academic, personal/social, and career development and benefit students in both the short-term present and long-term future.
  3. Character education is learned and taught at school, home, and the community. Collaboration is of utmost necessity.